Even with gas prices inching from “annoyance” toward “crisis,” people still want pickups, and Chevrolet needs people to want its Silverado. Which Silverado in particular is something each customer will be able to choose, with three cabs, three box lengths, five different suspensions, and seven engine choices. Depending on configuration, payloads up to 2160 pounds and towing capacities up to 10,500 pounds are available. And that’s before the inevitable heavy-duty models add a new Duramax diesel engine, greater strongman feats, and dualie rear fenders.

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Beloved for its legendary capabilities, the F-150 is the truck we deem worthy of our 10Best award for 2018.

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The F-150 Raptor is the high-flying, high-velocity version of the regular Ford F-150—both 10Best winners.

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Modern pickups are amenity-packed multitasking machines, and the Silverado is no exception.